Pictures Emerge Of Rescue Workers Responding To Swimming Accident Involving Peyton Hillis

Ryan SaavedraJanuary 6, 2023

Photographs emerged Friday The dramatic scene that unfolded on a Sunday afternoon was captured in this afternoon Florida First responders were called to rescue former residents at the beach this week NFL Running back Peyton Hillis After a swimming accident.

The 36-year-old HillisWho was on the cover for the 2012 issue? Madden After saving his children from drowning in an ocean, he was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition.

TMZ Sports Photos of the incident were obtained that showed a helicopter landing on a road to respond to a medical emergency.

Other photos showed Hillis Surrounded by paramedics and lifeguards, you can lie on a backboard at the beach. He According to the report, he was then taken to the hospital in a truck bed. Photos appeared to show the first responders taking Hillis near an ambulance, but it’s unclear if he was put in the ambulance.

The photos did not show Hillis Being put on the helicopter.

#UPDATETMZ Sports The scene was captured by the photographer. Peyton Hillis”Swimming accident.” https://t.co/bCm1DMxGl9

— TMZ (@TMZ) January 6, 2023

FOX24 reporter Alyssa Orange highlighted A post on Thursday From Hillis’ uncle, Greg HillisWho wrote on social networks? “I just wanted to let everyone know on Razorback Nation that Peyton is doing better. He’s still in intensive care and having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs but the doctors say he is improving. I just wanted to head off any rumors that may be started. I’m sure he would want everyone to know that he appreciates all of the prayers being thrown up on his behalf!!!”

“Adding to this information, I have confirmed Hillis was in a swimming accident in Pensacola, FL and helicoptered to the hospital. He remains unconscious in the ICU,” Orange wrote. “Family asks to please pray for him and a speedy recovery.”

#UPDATETMZ Sports The scene was captured by the photographer. Peyton Hillis”Swimming accident.” https://t.co/bCm1DMxGl9

— TMZ (@TMZ) January 6, 2023

Hillis In the 7th round, 2008 NFL Draft, he was drafted Draft Out of the University Of Arkansas.

The 6’2” 250-pound bruising running back had his breakout season in 2010, amassing more than 1,500 yards of total offense and scoring 13 touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns.

He The 2011 season saw more than 700 yards of offense, and three touchdowns. He Participated in 81 games during eight seasons with the Browns, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and the New York Giants.

Hillis In 2015, retired

The Accidents involving Hillis It comes only days later Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin After suffering cardiac arrest, she collapsed on the field.

Hamlin About six minutes remained in the first quarter against the clock, and the game was over. Cincinnati After he had finished Bengals Receiver Tee Higgins After a 13-yard catch. After The tackle Hamlin He got up, took one step backward, then fell to the floor.

Dr. Timothy A. Pritts Dr. William Knight Reporters were informed that Hamlin It has been shown “substantial improvement” During his recovery over the past few days.

The Doctors stated that Hamlin He was able move his hands and feet, and could communicate via writing. However, doctors said that it was too early to tell if he would fully recover.

“When he asked did we win, the answer is, yes, you know, Damar, you won, you’ve won the game of life,” Pritts said.

“We know that he’s home and that appears that all cylinders are firing within his brain,” Pritts said. “Which is greatly gratifying for all of us, for the nurses and respiratory therapists and caregivers as for his family and for everybody else beyond.”

When Doctors were asked about the cause. Hamlin they were unable to breathe normally and went into cardiac arrest. They stated that they don’t know the answer but that they could find out in the future.

“The answer to that is that workup is ongoing,” Dr. William Knight answered. “We do not have definitive answers as to the etiology of the arrest at this time and that tests will continue to be ongoing as he continues to progress.”